Project Cycle Management in IT v.2.

Work Breakdown Structure, Dissemination, Project Management and Timeline of an R&D Project

5h 30min

Based on the project charter and LFM, students develop a WBS and develop work packages. They also discuss dissemination and project management WPs. Finally, they develop a timeline for their EU-funded project.


Create a financial plan, time plan and risk management plan. (10%)
Create a project application for an R&D IT project based on a tender for EU funding through collaborative teamwork. (10%)
Work Breakdown Structure

Building on their work on the work packages of their IT project, students develop the WBS for their R&D project. This also includes the Project Management and Dissemination work packages. 


Diskusija
1 Discussion on WBS Examples

In class, the teachers presents students with examples of WBSs from real projects. The examples are discussed based on the questions given by the teacher (e.g., what is the difference in WPs considering the rules of different calls; how many levels and WPs seems plausible with regard to projects of different complexity and budget; where are the WBS elements placed in an LFM).


45 min
Usvajanje
2 Lecture: Dissemination

Students engage in a lecture with discussion on dissemination.


25 min
Diskusija
3 Lecture: Project Management

Students engage in a lecture with discussion on project management in the context of an international R&D project compared to an IT project performed by one provider.


20 min
Istraživanje
4 Preparing a WBS for the R&D project

Students reflect on their knowledge on WBS from the first part of the course, reading materials and their LFM and prepare the first draft of the WBS for their R&D project.


1h 30min
Dissemination and Timeline

Based on the LFM and WBS, students develop a detailed dissemination plan and a timeplan for their R&D project.


Diskusija
1 Discussion on WBSs

Teams present the WBSs for their R&D projects and get feedback from teachers and peers.


45 min
Vježbanje
2 Dissemination Plan

Working in teams, students prepare dissemination plans for their R&D projects.


30 min
Vježbanje
3 Peer Review and Feedback on the Dissemination Plan

Teams switch their dissemination plans and provide peer feedback. They can also ask the teacher for feedback.


15 min
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Kreacija
4 Finalizing the Dissemination Plan

Teams finalize their dissemination plans, incorporating the received feedback. They submit the assignment for assessment.


60 min
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